Last Modified: Friday, July 25, 2014 at 1:38 a.m.

The magazine, which debuts Wednesday, is packed with stories and features sure to engage readers throughout the county.

Targeted to an upscale demographic, Polk Life includes articles on food, recreation, businesses, people and their pets, and homes, as well as the latest trends in fashion. It will take you to places you may want to visit during an upcoming vacation and keep you right here in Polk County with a feature called Polk's Treasures.

A steady stream of profiles of some of the county's most fascinating movers and shakers, behind-the-scenes active residents and talented community contributors are part of the monthly magazine.

Ledger Media Group Publisher Kevin Drake said he looks forward to the launch of the glossy, all-color magazine.

"Polk Life is an excellent example of our ability to showcase the intriguing people and places in this county that we all call home," Drake said. "I think our readers will be pleased."

It also contains a list of what's coming up in the next month, as well as "party pages" that capture those attending events — mostly fundraisers for many of the nonprofit organizations in Polk County.

"We've tried to provide something for everyone in perfectly crafted, engaging stories with eye-popping photography and design," said Ledger Media Group Editor Lenore Devore, who is overseeing the magazine. "The magazine includes articles you won't find anywhere else."

Polk Life will be mailed monthly to 5,000 area homes. In addition, 10,000 copies will be available free at nearly 200 businesses throughout the county and for $3.95 a copy at Ledger Media offices in Lakeland and Winter Haven. Subscriptions for monthly delivery are $24.95 per year for non-subscribers or $19.95 for Ledger and News Chief subscribers. Call 863-802-7323 to subscribe.

To view Polk Life online, go to www.theledger.com/polklife.

Aptly named, Polk Life is about the people who live here. Its creators welcome feedback, suggestions and correspondence from readers. Contact Lynne Maddox at lynne.maddox@theledger.com.

[ Mary Toothman can be reached at 802-7512 or mary.toothman@theledger.com. Her Twitter feed is @MaryToothman. ]

<p>LAKELAND | Photographers, editors and writers at the Ledger Media Group have been busy for the past few months preparing the first edition of its newest publication: Polk Life.</p><p>The magazine, which debuts Wednesday, is packed with stories and features sure to engage readers throughout the county.</p><p>Targeted to an upscale demographic, Polk Life includes articles on food, recreation, businesses, people and their pets, and homes, as well as the latest trends in fashion. It will take you to places you may want to visit during an upcoming vacation and keep you right here in Polk County with a feature called Polk's Treasures.</p><p>A steady stream of profiles of some of the county's most fascinating movers and shakers, behind-the-scenes active residents and talented community contributors are part of the monthly magazine.</p><p>Ledger Media Group Publisher Kevin Drake said he looks forward to the launch of the glossy, all-color magazine.</p><p>"Polk Life is an excellent example of our ability to showcase the intriguing people and places in this county that we all call home," Drake said. "I think our readers will be pleased."</p><p>It also contains a list of what's coming up in the next month, as well as "party pages" that capture those attending events — mostly fundraisers for many of the nonprofit organizations in Polk County.</p><p>"We've tried to provide something for everyone in perfectly crafted, engaging stories with eye-popping photography and design," said Ledger Media Group Editor Lenore Devore, who is overseeing the magazine. "The magazine includes articles you won't find anywhere else." </p><p>Polk Life will be mailed monthly to 5,000 area homes. In addition, 10,000 copies will be available free at nearly 200 businesses throughout the county and for $3.95 a copy at Ledger Media offices in Lakeland and Winter Haven. Subscriptions for monthly delivery are $24.95 per year for non-subscribers or $19.95 for Ledger and News Chief subscribers. Call 863-802-7323 to subscribe. </p><p>To view Polk Life online, go to www.theledger.com/polklife.</p><p>Aptly named, Polk Life is about the people who live here. Its creators welcome feedback, suggestions and correspondence from readers. Contact Lynne Maddox at lynne.maddox@theledger.com. </p><p>[ Mary Toothman can be reached at 802-7512 or mary.toothman@theledger.com. Her Twitter feed is @MaryToothman. ]</p>